Marotta Press Releases

Other News:

Press Release

Snecma Honours Marotta Ireland

Contact:
Tara Castorina
Marotta Controls, Inc.
973-334-7800 x506
tcastorina@marotta.com

Balycoolin, Ireland (March 25, 2008) - Marotta Ireland Ltd. was recently honoured by Snecma as a premier supplier to Space Sector 2008. The award ceremony, which took place at the annual Snecma Suppliers Symposium held at the Geocentre Evry, near Paris, is Snecma’s initiative to recognize and reward superior supplier performance. The award was presented by Jacques Serre, Vice President Space Engines, Snecma, Vernon.

Since 1987, Marotta Ireland has been a strategic supplier of structural supports for the Vulcain engine used on the first stage of the Ariane V, Europe’s heavy lift launch vehicle. The Snecma award recognizes Marotta as a supplier of high-quality mission-critical components into this very successful European launch vehicle programme. Marotta was also commended for its high level of professionalism in every aspect of its dealing with Snecma. Rory Byrne, Quality Manager accepted the award on behalf of Marotta.

“Snecma has core values related to quality and mission success, which include focus on the customer, the power of teamwork, innovation and meeting commitments”, said Ken Thomas, European Business Development Manager of Marotta Ireland. “Marotta shares in those values, and we have reached this level of recognition by focusing on delivering the finest quality components and meeting the expectations our customer. We are extremely honoured that Snecma has recognized our contribution to the Ariane V with this prestigious award.”

About Marotta Ireland

Marotta Ireland Ltd., a subsidiary of Marotta Controls, Inc., is Ireland’s premier aerospace engineering designer and manufacturer of satellite propulsion controls and rocket sub-structures. Marotta Ireland offers a complete service from design concept through development and qualification to series production of flight and ground hardware.

About Marotta Controls

Marotta Controls, Inc. has more than 60 years of leadership in providing customers with a broad array of high-performance products including high-pressure pneumatics, high-pressure pure air generators, pneumatic weapon ejection, electronic controllers, valve controllers, pressure reducers and manifolds, relief valves and check valves.

Marotta is a contributor to today’s most significant military, marine, commercial aerospace and space programs, as well as several international commercial programs. In addition, Marotta offers a wide range of systems, products and services in market sectors including Electronic Control Systems, Satellite Propulsion Systems, Surface and Undersea Warfare Systems, Composite Systems and Pneumatic Weapon Ejection Systems.

Marotta is headquartered in New Jersey with divisions in Dublin, Ireland and Cheltenham, UK. For more information please visit the company’s website at www.marotta.com

Back to Top

Press Release

Marotta Controls on Newly Commissioned LPD-21 USS New York

Contact:
Tara Castorina
Marotta Controls, Inc.
973-334-7800 x506
tcastorina@marotta.com

Montville, NJ (March 1, 2008) - Marotta Controls is proud to announce that its valves and manifolds have been designed into various systems on the USS New York, (LPD-21), the newest Amphibious Transport Dock Ship that was commissioned today. Marotta Controls valves and manifolds are being used throughout the ship, including the New York’s ballast system.

The ship is named New York in honor of the state, the city, and the victims of September 11. Steel salvaged from the World Trade Center wreckage – an estimated 7.5 tons – was melted and formed to make the bow stem of the ship. Use of this steel symbolizes the spirit and resiliency of the people of New York, whose official motto is “Never Forget”.

“For more than 60 years we have provided the most advanced fluid control solutions to the Navy,” said Michael Leahan, Vice President and Chief Sales Officer of Marotta Controls. “We are proud of our high achievements and continuous contributions to the force that keeps America safe.”

Marotta’s valves and manifolds, (RM11FA-2, PRV58SA-3 and RV77FM) control the variable ballast system to lower and raise the stern of the ship into the water to permit the Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) to exit and return to the New York, as well as being a vital part of the fuel inerting system. In addition to the ballast and inerting systems, the MV286A chilled water valves are used in the air conditioning and electronics cooling systems.

The USS New York is the fifth amphibious dock ship in the Navy’s new San Antonio class that will support the Marine Corps “mobility triad,” which consists of the landing craft air cushion vehicle (LCAC), the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) and the Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft (MV-22). New York will support amphibious, special operations and expeditionary warfare missions.

About Marotta Controls

Marotta is a contributor to today’s most significant military, marine, commercial aerospace and space programs, including the, LHA-6, CVN-68, SSN-774, F-35, F-22, F-18 and P-8A Poseidon, as well as several international commercial programs. Marotta offers a wide range of systems, products and services in market sectors including Electronic Control Systems, Satellite Propulsion Systems, Surface and Undersea Warfare Systems, Intelligent Composite Systems and Pneumatic Weapon Ejection Systems.

Marotta is headquartered in New Jersey with divisions in Cheltenham, UK and Dublin, Ireland. For more information please visit the company’s website at www.marotta.com

Back to Top

Press Release

Marotta Controls on Newly Commissioned USS Dewey, DDG 105

Contact:
Tara Castorina
Marotta Controls, Inc.
973-334-7800 x506
tcastorina@marotta.com

Montville, NJ (January 29, 2008) - Marotta Controls is proud to announce that its valves and manifolds have been designed into various systems on the newly commissioned USS Dewey, the newest of the Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyers.

Marotta’s relief valves, manifolds, quick closing valves and solenoid valves serve in various systems throughout the Dewey, from low-pressure pneumatic systems, gas turbine fuel supply, water deluge tank pressurization for the vertical launch system and chilled water systems for electronics cooling, to mission-critical combat systems.

This new destroyer, named in honor of Admiral George Dewey who commanded the Asiatic Station, will serve a vital role in the defense of the American people. Deployed around the globe in support of U.S. interests and commitments, Dewey will be able to conduct a variety of operations, from peacetime presence and crisis management to sea control and power protection. Dewey will be capable of fighting air, surface and subsurface battles simultaneously and contains a myriad of offensive and defensive weapons designed to support maritime defense.

“For more than 60 years we have contributed to every surface combatant and submarine in our nation’s fleet, building trust and credibility by providing a broad array of the highest quality products,” said Michael Leahan, VP and Chief Sales Officer of Marotta. “We are proud to continue this tradition with our contributions to the USS Dewey.”

About Marotta Controls
Marotta Controls, Inc. has more than 60 years of leadership in providing customers with a broad array of high-performance products including high-pressure pneumatics, high-pressure pure air generators, pneumatic weapon ejection, electronic controllers, valve controllers, pressure reducers and manifolds, relief valves and check valves.

Marotta is a contributor to today’s most significant military, marine, commercial aerospace and space programs, including the, LHA-6 Assault Carrier, CVN-68 Nimitz Class Carrier, LPD-17 Amphibious Transport Dock Ship, SSN-774 Attack Submarine, F-35 Lightning II, F-22 Raptor, F/A-18 Hornet and P-8A Poseidon, as well as several international commercial programs. In addition, Marotta offers a wide range of systems, products and services in market sectors including Electronic Control Systems, Satellite Propulsion Systems, Surface and Undersea Warfare Systems, Composite Systems and Pneumatic Weapon Ejection Systems.

Marotta is headquartered in New Jersey with divisions in Cheltenham, UK and Dublin, Ireland.  For more information please visit the company’s website at www.marotta.com

Back to Top

Press Release

Tom Jelinek Joins Marotta Controls

Contact:
Tara Castorina
Marotta Controls, Inc.
973-334-7800
tcastorina@marotta.com

Montville, NJ (June 6, 2007) - Marotta Controls is pleased to announce that Tom Jelinek has joined Marotta as Director of Business Development, Marine and Land Systems. Tom is a seasoned veteran of the marine industrial community who has served for more than three decades in virtually every capacity.

“Tom brings an incredible wealth of talent and experience to Marotta and we are pleased to have him on our team,” said Michael Leahan, Vice President and Chief Sales Officer Marotta Controls. “Tom’s 33 years of experience as an entrepreneur and engineer give him a well rounded perspective which compliments Marotta’s objectives.”

Tom’s flair for business development began in 1973 when he spun off the ball valve line from Gulf & Western and launched the Portland Valve Company. After ten years he sold the company but continued on to drive all areas of the business from assembly and test, production, and quality, to contract administration and sales. In the late 1980s, Tom was commissioned to find new projects for the company, and concentrated his efforts on new business development.

Passionate about bringing the best products to his clients, Tom will be responsible for launching some of the larger strategic initiatives across Marotta’s Marine and Land Systems division, as well as bolstering Marotta’s repair and aftermarket business.

Active in the shipbuilding industry, Tom is a regional manager of the Submarine Industrial Base Council and a member of the Aircraft Carrier Industrial Base Council. He earned his BS in Science and Metallurgical Engineering at Notre Dame.

About Marotta Controls
Marotta Controls has more than 60 years of leadership in providing customers with a broad array of high-performance products including high-pressure pneumatic systems, electronic controllers, valve controllers, pressure reducers and manifolds, relief valves and check valves.

Marotta is a contributor to today’s most significant military, commercial aerospace and space programs, including the F-18 Hornet, F-35 Lightning, F-22 Raptor, as well as several international commercial aircraft applications. In addition, Marotta offers a wide range of systems, products and services in market sectors including Satellite Propulsion Systems, Electronic Control Systems, Surface and Undersea Warfare Systems, Composite Systems and Weapon Systems.

Marotta is headquartered in New Jersey with divisions in Cheltenham, UK and Dublin, Ireland. For more information please visit the company's website at www.marotta.com

Back to Top

Press Release

Marotta Introduces Clean Cut High Pressure Pneumatic Guillotine

Contact:
Tara Castorina
Marotta Controls, Inc.
973-334-7800
tcastorina@marotta.com

Montville, NJ (May 1, 2007) - Marotta Controls is proud to announce the launch of its new high-pressure pneumatic guillotine system, “Clean Cut”. Designed to sever the cable of a device in tow in the event of an emergency, Clean Cut is the first pneumatic cutter to replace pyrotechnics in a military aerospace application. Powerful, reusable and cost-effective, Clean Cut severs bars or cables in milliseconds.

The Clean Cut system consists of a pressure vessel, a solenoid valve and a high-pressure pneumatic cutter. Pneumatically operated in milliseconds, Clean Cut can also be operated using a manual actuator override. Using high-pressure compressed air, Clean Cut eliminates costly pyrotechnics and their associated blast residue, automatically improving safety, maintenance and logistics issues. Designed with high reliability and safety in mind, the blade and anvil are repairable, and the entire system is depot replaceable.

The force of the cutter can exceed 7,200 lbs, and can sever varying cross-sections of bar and cable up to 2” in diameter. Clean Cut has passed environmental tests including high/low temperature, temperature shock and altitude, humidity, random vibration, shock and burst. Clean Cut is suitable for virtually any device in tow, including in-flight refueling hose and drogue lines, helicopter cables and intelligence antennas.

“This is a great achievement for the advancement of high-pressure pneumatic technology, as we transfer the science of pneumatics into competitive, manufacturable products for cutting edge, high-performance applications,” said Michael J. Leahan, Vice President and Chief Sales Officer for Marotta. “We are seeing a groundswell of interest and support for our technology as the migration from pyrotechnics to high-pressure pneumatics becomes the norm in military applications. The Clean Cut Guillotine System is yet another application where high-pressure pneumatics supplants pyrotechnics.”

Marotta has additional high-pressure pneumatic projects on the Small Diameter Bomb program and a variety of military applications. Recently, The Boeing Company selected Marotta’s MPACT high-pressure pneumatic system for weapon ejection on-board its new P8A Poseidon aircraft.

About Marotta Controls
Marotta Controls has more than 60 years of leadership in providing customers with a broad array of high-performance products including high-pressure pneumatic systems, electronic controllers, valve controllers, pressure reducers and manifolds, relief valves and check valves.

Marotta is a contributor to today’s most significant military, commercial aerospace and space programs, including the F-18 Hornet, F-35 Lightning, F-22 Raptor, as well as several international commercial aircraft applications. In addition, Marotta offers a wide range of systems, products and services in market sectors including Satellite Propulsion Systems, Electronic Control Systems, Surface and Undersea Warfare Systems, Composite Systems and Weapon Systems.

Marotta is headquartered in New Jersey with divisions in Cheltenham, UK and Dublin, Ireland. For more information please visit the company's website at www.marotta.com

Back to Top

Press Release

Marotta Controls on Newly Commissioned George H. W. Bush, CVN-77

Contact:
Tara Castorina
Marotta Controls, Inc.
973-334-7800
tcastorina@marotta.com

Montville, NJ (October 10, 2006) – Marotta Controls is proud to announce that its valves and manifolds have been designed into various systems on the newly commissioned George H. W. Bush, the last of the Nimitz-class carriers.

Marotta’s products were designed into the very first Nimitz-class carrier, and continues that tradition with over 100 of its pressure reducers, manifolds and chilled water valves serving in various systems throughout the George H. W. Bush, from low-pressure pneumatic systems, electronics cooling systems and vent systems for the nuclear reactor, to mission-critical combat systems. 

The new carrier, named in honor of former President George Herbert Walker Bush, will serve a vital role in the defense of the American people.  Deployed around the globe in support of U.S. interests and commitments, this newest carrier will be available to respond to emerging military and humanitarian needs in various roles ranging from peacetime to full-scale war. 

“We are proud to contribute to our nation’s fleet, not only on this final installment of the Nimitz-class, but on every U.S. surface combatant and submarine in service today,” said Michael J. Leahan, Vice President and Chief Sales Officer at Marotta.     

About Marotta Controls
Marotta Controls, Inc. has more than 60 years of leadership in providing customers with a broad array of high-performance products including high-pressure pneumatics, high-pressure pure air generators, pneumatic weapon ejection, electronic controllers, valve controllers, pressure reducers and manifolds, relief valves and check valves.

Marotta is a contributor to today’s most significant military, commercial aerospace and space programs, including the, F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, F-22 Raptor, F/A-18 Hornet and P-8A-MMA, as well as several international commercial programs.  In addition, Marotta offers a wide range of systems, products and services in market sectors including Satellite Propulsion Systems. Electronic Control Systems. Surface and Undersea Warfare Systems, Composite Systems and Weapons Systems. 

Marotta is headquartered in New Jersey with divisions in Cheltenham, UK and Dublin, Ireland.  For more information please visit the company’s website at www.marotta.com

Back to Top

Press Release

Marotta Controls on Newly Commissioned USS Texas (SSN 775) Attack Submarine

Contact:
Tara Castorina
Marotta Controls, Inc.
973-334-7800
tcastorina@marotta.com

Montville, NJ (September 9, 2006) – Marotta Controls is proud to announce that its valves and manifolds continue to be an integral fiber in the muscle behind the military, as the US Navy commissions the USS Texas (SSN 775), the newest Virginia Class Attack Submarine.  

For decades Marotta’s valves and controls have been designed into various systems on board the US Navy’s submarines, and continues that tradition with manifolds, regulators and pressure reducing valves serving in the most critical systems on the Texas. 
                                    
With its improved stealth and surveillance capabilities, the Texas can attack targets ashore with highly accurate tomahawk cruise missiles and conduct covert long-term surveillance of land areas, littoral waters and other sea forces.  A modular design on the Texas along with other sister submarines of the Virginia class will enable the Texas to accommodate technology upgrades throughout its life.

“Marotta is a key contributor to every US surface combatant and submarine that goes to sea,” said Michael Leahan, Vice President and Chief Sales Officer.  “We are proud to be part of the USS Texas and our Navy’s future, which continuously aims to use the most advanced technologies available.” 

About Marotta Controls
Marotta Controls has more than 60 years of leadership in providing customers with a broad array of high-performance products including high-pressure pneumatics, high-pressure pure air generators, pneumatic weapon ejection, electronic controllers, valve controllers, pressure reducers, manifolds, relief valves and check valves.

Marotta is a contributor to today’s most significant military, marine, commercial aerospace and space programs, including the, F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, F-22 Raptor, F/A-18 Hornet and P-8A-MMA, as well as several international commercial programs.  In addition, Marotta offers a wide range of systems, products and services in market sectors including Satellite Propulsion Systems, Electronic Control Systems, Surface and Undersea Warfare Systems, Composite Systems and Weapons Systems. 

Back to Top

Press Release

NAVAIR Selects Marotta’s New M-PACT™ Pure Air Generating System for IR Missile Seeker Cooling

Contact:
Tara Castorina
Marotta Controls, Inc.
973-334-7800
tcastorina@marotta.com

Montville, NJ (June 13, 2006) – Marotta Controls announced today that it has been selected by NAVAIR to build high-pressure pneumatic Pure Air Generating Systems for integration into the LAU-7 and LAU-127 missile rail launchers using its proprietary Pure Air Compression Technology, M-PACT™.  The contract, valued at nearly $14 million dollars, includes qualification, production, test, engineering and technical support services. 

The LAU-7 and LAU-127 rail launchers, which provide the electronic and mechanical interfaces between the missiles and the launch aircraft, are used to employ various missiles from a variety of aircraft, such as the F/A-18 Hornet and AH-1W Super Cobra. 

Marotta’s M-PACT will supply the high-pressure compressed air required to achieve on-board cryogenic cooling of the infra-red missile seeker head.  M-PACT is a complete pneumatic system comprised of three main components: a valve manifold with integral accumulator assembly, a miniature compressor, and an electronic controller designed by Marotta for this specific high-pressure pure air generating application. 

RIX Industries, located in Benicia, California, co-developed the M-PACT system with Marotta and will be providing the compressor and drying elements for the system. 

“The market challenged us to improve high-pressure pneumatic pure air generation technology,” said Michael J. Leahan, Vice President and Chief Sales Officer of Marotta.  “For more than three years we have worked closely with our partner, RIX Industries, to develop the M-PACT system, and in so doing have demonstrated innovative technology and engineering quality that corresponds to the highest standards.  We are extremely proud to be NAVAIR’s partner on this project, and to bring tangible improvements to our country’s precision strike weapon capabilities.”

Recently, The Boeing Company selected Marotta’s M-PACT system for pneumatic weapon ejection on-board its new P8A-MMA Multi-mission Maritime Aircraft.  Marotta’s M-PACT will supply the high-pressure compressed air to jettison the weapons from each weapon station.  

Beyond these applications, Marotta has additional high-pressure pneumatic projects on the Small Diameter Bomb program and a variety of military applications such as high-pressure pneumatic cutting.       

Marotta is a contributor to today’s most significant military, commercial aerospace and space programs, including the, F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, F-22 Raptor, as well as several international commercial aircraft applications.  In addition, Marotta offers a wide range of systems, products and services in market sectors including Satellite Propulsion Systems, Electronic Control Systems, Surface and Undersea Warfare Systems, Composite Systems and Weapon Systems.    

Marotta is headquartered in New Jersey with divisions in Cheltenham, UK and Dublin, Ireland.  For more information please visit the company’s website at www.marotta.com

Back to Top

Press Release

NASA Space Technology 5 (ST-5) Launches with Marotta Propulsion System On-Board

Contact:
Tara Castorina
Marotta Controls, Inc.
973-334-7800
tcastorina@marotta.com

Montville, NJ (March 22, 2006) – Marotta Controls is pleased to announce that it has designed, developed and qualified equipment for the cold gas propulsion systems on board NASA’s Space Technology 5 (ST-5) Spacecraft Mission, part of NASA’s New Millennium Program, successfully launched from Vandenburg Air Force Base on a Pegasus XL Rocket.  

NASA’s New Millennium Program is a major step toward the use of a constellation or swarms of small spacecraft to accomplish science that cannot be done with a single spacecraft.  The ST-5 is a constellation of three full-service micro-satellites launched in a polar elliptical orbit, each using a single thruster per craft in a blow-down cold gas system.  After launch, the satellites begin only a few meters apart.  Within approximately 20 days, they are placed into a formation 25 to 125 miles apart from each other to perform coordinated multi-point measurements of the Earth’s magnetic field.

Marotta’s Cold Gas Micro Thruster (CGMT) is a tiny electromechanical system designed to provide fine attitude adjustments on each of the micro-satellites.  The more than 2200 psia inlet pressure CGMT provides the satellite’s propulsion with < 1 Watt Peak Power consumption using a low, five volt voltage supply bus – this reduces peak power at least 85% and weight by at leas half as much as attitude control systems being used in other missions.

About Marotta Controls
Marotta Controls, Inc. has than 60 years’ leadership in providing customers with a broad array of high-performance products including high-pressure pneumatics, high-pressure pure air generators, pneumatic weapon ejection, electronic controllers, valve controllers, pressure reducers and manifolds, relief valve and check valves.  

Marotta is contributor to today’s most significant military, commercial aerospace and space programs, including Ariane, Atlas, Delta, Falcon, HIIA, Pegasus and Taurus, and manned space programs such as Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Shuttle and ISS. 

Marotta was recently selected to design, develop, qualify and manufacture the pneumatic weapon ejection system for the Navy’s P-8A Multi-Mission Maritime Aircraft, as well as the ground maintenance motor pump controller for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.  Marotta is headquartered in New Jersey, USA with divisions in Cheltenham, UK and Dublin, Ireland.  For more information please visit the company’s website at www.marotta.com.

Back to Top

Press Release

Boeing Selects Marotta's New M-PACT™ for Pneumatic Weapon Ejection On-Board the P-8A Multi-Mission Maritime Aircraft

Contact:
Tara Castorina
Marotta Controls, Inc.
973-334-7800
tcastorina@marotta.com

Montville, NJ (March 14, 2006) – Marotta Controls announced today that The Boeing Company has selected its new M-PACT™, Pure Air Compression Technology, for pneumatic weapon ejection. The M-PACT™ will make its debut on-board the P-8A Multi-Mission Maritime Aircraft (MMA). A variant of the Boeing 737-800, the P-8A MMA is under development for the United States Navy to provide persistent anti-submarine warfare, as well as anti-surface warfare, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.

Marotta’s M-PACT™ will supply the high-pressure compressed air to jettison the weapons from each weapon station. M-PACT™ is a complete pneumatic system comprised of three main components: a valve manifold and accumulator assembly; a miniature compressor employing a single-head on the wing pylons and a double-head for the fuselage; and an electronic controller designed by Marotta for this specific high-pressure pure air generating application.

“Marotta is delighted to be selected by Boeing for this mission critical role on the P-8A MMA program,” said Michael Leahan, Vice President and Chief Sales Officer of Marotta. “We have been working closely with our partners and suppliers for more than two and a half years to develop the M-PACT™ and bring it to market. With over 66 years experience in high-pressure fluid controls, gaining a foothold in pneumatic weapon ejection was a natural progression for our business. The M-PACT™ series supports a wide range of high-pressure pure air generators for various applications, which include infra-red missile seeker cooling as well as pneumatic weapon ejection. Marotta will continue to invest in and enhance its product technology to ensure that it remains at the forefront in meeting future aerospace and defense requirements.”

About Marotta Controls
Marotta Controls, Inc., a worldwide authority in control solutions, has more than 60 years of leadership in providing customers with a broad array of high-performance products including high-pressure pneumatics, high-pressure pure air generators, pneumatic weapon ejection, electronic controllers, valve controllers, pressure reducers and manifolds, relief valves and check valves.

Marotta was recently selected to design, develop qualify and manufacture the GMMP Controller for Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.

Marotta is a contributor to today’s most significant military, commercial aerospace and space programs, including the, F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, F-22 Raptor, as well as several international commercial airplane applications. In addition, Marotta offers a wide range of systems, products and services in market sectors including Satellite Propulsion Systems, Electronic Control Systems, Surface and Undersea Warfare Systems, Composite Systems and Weapons Systems.

Marotta is headquartered in New Jersey with divisions in Cheltenham, UK and Dublin, Ireland. For more information please visit the company’s website at www.marotta.com.

Back to Top

Press Release

Marotta Names Wilbur C. Trafton to Board of Directors

Contact:
Tara Castorina
Marotta Controls, Inc.
973-334-7800
tcastorina@marotta.com

Montville, NJ (February 21, 2006) – Marotta Controls, a world leader in the design and development of fluid controls, has named Wilbur C. Trafton to the company’s board. Mr. Trafton brings over 24 years of experience in the aerospace industry and will be a valuable asset to the company.

“I am delighted to welcome Will onto the Board of Directors. He is highly regarded in the international aerospace industry and will bring relevant experience to the board at Marotta, said Tom Marotta, chairman and chief executive officer of Marotta Controls. “Will understands our business and our commitment to furthering the development of our presence in the aerospace and defense industry.”

“I look forward to joining Marotta’s Board of Directors,” said Mr. Trafton. “Marotta has an international reputation for uncompromising quality, as evidenced by its recent inclusion on several key military, commercial aerospace and space programs. I believe my experience will help Marotta achieve its goals in both the US and International markets.”

A decorated combat veteran and retired Navy Captain, Mr. Trafton held a number of high-level positions in the areas of operations, acquisitions of weapons systems and international affairs, including Commanding Officer of the combat support ship Seattle in Desert Storm, Commanding Officer of Attack Squadron 113, Executive Officer of the aircraft carrier Forrestal, and Executive Assistant to the Commander, Naval Air Systems Command.

Mr. Trafton is President of Will Trafton and Associates, LLC, an aerospace consulting firm. He has previously served as President and COO of Kistler Aerospace, VP and General Manager of Boeing Expendable Launch Systems and President of Boeing Launch Services. He served as Chairman of the Board and President of Sea Launch Company, LLC. He was also President of International Launch Services.

A former Associate Administrator for Space Flight at NASA, Mr. Trafton was responsible for planning, budgeting and execution of the Space Shuttle Program, The International Space Station Program, the Expendable Launch Vehicles Program, and the Deep Space Network. He was also responsible for four NASA centers: Johnson Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, Marshall Space Flight Center and Stennis Space Center.

In 1997 Mr. Trafton was selected for Presidential Rank of Meritorious Executive. He was also awarded two NASA Outstanding Leadership Medals.

About Marotta Controls
Marotta Controls, Inc., a worldwide authority in control solutions, has more than 60 years of leadership in providing customers with a broad array of high-performance products including high-pressure pneumatics, high-pressure pure air generators, pneumatic weapon ejection, electronic controllers, valve controllers, pressure reducers and manifolds, relief valves and check valves.

Marotta was recently selected to design, develop qualify and manufacture the GMMP Controller for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.

Marotta is a contributor to today’s most significant military, commercial aerospace and space programs, including the, F-18 Hornet, F-22 Raptor, as well as the Airbus A380 and Airbus A320. In addition, Marotta offers a wide range of systems, products and services in market sectors including Satellite Propulsion Systems. Electronic Control Systems. Surface and Undersea Warfare Systems, Composite Systems and Weapons Systems.

Marotta is headquartered in New Jersey with divisions in Cheltenham, UK and Dublin, Ireland. For more information please visit the company’s website at www.marotta.com.

Back to Top

Press Release

Marotta Controls on Newly Commissioned LPD-17 USS San Antonio

Contact:
Tara Castorina
Marotta Controls, Inc.
973-334-7800
tcastorina@marotta.com

Montville, NJ (January 14, 2006) – Marotta Controls, Inc., a world leader in fluid control solutions, announces that its valves and manifolds have been designed into various systems on the USS San Antonio, (LPD-17) the newest Amphibious Transport Dock Ship that was commissioned today. Marotta Controls valves and manifolds are being used throughout the ship, including the San Antonio’s ballast system.

“We are committed to providing the most advanced, highly reliable fluid control solutions to the Navy.” said Michael Leahan, Vice President and Chief Sales Officer of Marotta Controls. “We are proud to be a part of the Navy’s amphibious fleet, which utilizes some of the most advanced technologies available.”

Marotta’s valves and manifolds, (RM11FA-2, PRV58SA-3 and RV77FM) control the variable ballast system to lower and raise the stern of the ship into the water to permit the Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) to exit and return to the LPD-17. In addition to the ballast system, the MV286A chilled water valves are used in the air conditioning and electronics cooling systems.

The USS San Antonio is the lead ship in the Navy’s new LPD-17 Class that will serve as the replacement of four amphibious ship classes, LPD-4, LSD-36, LST-1179 and LKA 113, that have reached or are nearing the end of their service life.

About Marotta Controls
Marotta Controls, Inc., a worldwide authority in control solutions, has more than 60 years of leadership in providing customers with a broad array of high-performance products including high-pressure pneumatics, high-pressure pure air generators, pneumatic weapon ejection, electronic controllers, valve controllers, pressure reducers and manifolds, relief valves and check valves.

Marotta was recently selected to design, develop qualify and manufacture the GMMP Controller for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.

Marotta is a contributor to today’s most significant military, commercial aerospace and space programs, including the, F-18 Hornet, F-22 Raptor, as well as the Airbus A380 and Airbus A320. In addition, Marotta offers a wide range of systems, products and services in market sectors including Satellite Propulsion Systems. Electronic Control Systems. Surface and Undersea Warfare Systems, Composite Systems and Weapons Systems.

Marotta is headquartered in New Jersey with divisions in Cheltenham, UK and Dublin, Ireland. For more information please visit the company’s website at www.marotta.com.

Back to Top

Press Release

Galileo Successful Launch with Marotta Propulsion Systems On-Board

Contact:
Tara Castorina
Marotta Controls, Inc.
973-334-7800
tcastorina@marotta.com

Cheltenham, England – 5 January, 2006 – Marotta UK, Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has designed, developed and qualified equipment for the cold gas propulsion systems on board the Galileo GIOVE-A, part of Europe’s Galileo navigation program, successfully launched by Surrey Satellite Technology, Ltd. (SSTL).

The launch of the Galileo GIOVE-A, the first in a constellation of 30 satellites, marks Europe’s maiden entry into civilian-owned global positioning systems. The complete Galileo constellation (27 operational and 3 active spares) will deliver real-time positioning accuracy down to one meter. By placing the satellites in orbit at a greater inclination to the equatorial plane than current global positioning systems, Galileo will achieve better coverage at high altitudes, which makes it suitable for use over northern Europe, an area presently not well covered by GPS.

With a lead time of only four months, Marotta worked in close collaboration with SSTL to improve performance of and re-qualify its heritage DMC flight-qualified hardware, and contributed to the success of the platform build program with on-time delivery of propulsion system equipment series redundant, specialty valves controlling the flow of gas to the thrusters, as well as high-performance valves for propellant loading during launch preparation.

“The Galileo launch marks the beginning of a landmark program for the European community,” said Michael Leahan, Vice President and Chief Sales Officer of Marotta Controls, parent company of Marotta UK. “We are proud to contribute our heritage propulsion technologies to this long awaited and exciting program.”

About Marotta Controls
Marotta Controls, Inc., a worldwide authority in control solutions, has than 60 years’ leadership in providing customers with a broad array of high-performance products including high-pressure pneumatics, high-pressure pure air generators, pneumatic weapon ejection, electronic controllers, valve controllers, pressure reducers and manifolds, relief valve and check valves.

Marotta is contributor to today’s most significant military, commercial aerospace and space programs, including the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, F-18 Hornet, F-22 Raptor, as well as the Airbus A380 and Airbus A320, and offers

Marotta is headquartered in New Jersey with divisions in Cheltenham, UK and Dublin, Ireland. For more information please visit the company’s website at www.marotta.com

Back to Top

Press Release

Marotta Propulsion Systems On-Board Disaster Monitoring Constellation (DMC)

Contact:
Tara Castorina
Marotta Controls, Inc.
973-334-7800
tcastorina@marotta.com

Cheltenham, England – December 12, 2005 – Marotta UK is pleased to announce that it has designed, developed and qualified equipment for the cold gas propulsion systems on board each of the satellites in the Disaster Monitoring Constellation (DMC), including high performance equipment for the Beijing-1, recently launched by Surrey Satellite Technology, Ltd. (SSTL).

Built by an international consortium, the Beijing-1 completes the constellation of five low-cost satellites designed to provide daily images of the Earth, AlSAT-1 (2002), BILSAT (2003), NigeriaSat (2003), UK-DMC (2003), and Beijing-1 (2005). The satellites are equally spaced in a polar orbit allowing the Earth to be photographed in a short period of time. Beijing-1 combines a multi-spectral camera with a high-resolution panchromatic imager to generate detailed images of the earth. Once it joins the other members of the constellation, it will operate for roughly five years to help monitor worldwide natural and man-made disasters, along with the observation of the environment and water resources.

Developed in collaboration with SSTL, Marotta’s propulsion systems are used in the orbit phasing, station keeping and attitude control. Products include fill and drain valves, propellant storage tanks for butane, high-performance miniature solenoid isolating valves as well as thrust control valves qualified with SSTL Low Power Resisto Jet Thruster. To eliminate liquid sloshing effects, Xenon gas is used as the propellant for Beijing-1. Marotta low-pressure miniature solenoid isolation valves and pulse operated control valves were further developed for high-pressure duty in the SSTL “bang-bang” pressure regulator.

“We have been working closely with SSTL and are proud to be a contributing force to this exciting program,” said Michael Leahan, Vice President and Chief Sales Officer of Marotta. “We understand the harsh environment of space, and have a long history as a major international supplier of fluid controls to satellite programs. This program represents our continued commitment to the development of our propulsion technology.”

About Marotta Controls
Marotta Controls, Inc., a worldwide authority in control solutions, has more than 60 years of leadership in providing customers with a broad array of high-performance products including high-pressure pneumatics, high-pressure pure air generators, pneumatic weapon ejection, electronic controllers, valve controllers, pressure reducers and manifolds, relief valves and check valves.

Marotta is a contributor to today’s most significant military, commercial aerospace and space programs, including the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, F-18 Hornet, F-22 Raptor, as well as the Airbus A380 and Airbus A320. In addition, Marotta offers a wide range of systems, products and services in market sectors including Satellite Propulsion Systems, Electronic Control Systems, Surface and Undersea Warfare Systems, Composite Systems and Weapons Systems.

Marotta is headquartered in New Jersey with divisions in Cheltenham, UK and Dublin, Ireland. For more information please visit the company’s website at www.marotta.com

Back to Top

Press Release

Marotta Selected by Aviation Week as Product Breakthrough Award Finalist

Contact:
Tara Castorina
Marotta Controls, Inc.
973-334-7800
tcastorina@marotta.com

Montville, NJ – November 21, 2005 – Marotta Controls today announced that Aviation Week & Space Technology has selected Marotta as one of 2005’s Product Breakthrough Award Finalists. Marotta’s model MV604C 3-way/2-position solenoid valve used in the Airbus A380 landing gear was chosen for this award due to its compact size, minimal part count and superior performance.

The MV604C is used in the hydraulic manifolds of the A380’s new main body landing gear, which was developed to enhance the maneuverability of the super-jumbo aircraft on the ground, and allows both front and back wheels to turn in unison. The compact and lightweight MV604 actuates a spool in the manifold, controlling the aft steering of the aircraft when commanded.

“Our engineering team has a long history of designing demanding fluid control solutions,” said Michael Leahan, Vice President and Chief Sales Officer of Marotta. “We are pleased to be recognized by Aviation Week for our contribution to this exciting new aircraft.”

The Airbus A380, the word’s largest passenger plane, will be the most advanced, spacious and efficient commercial airliner in the sky. The 555-seat, double-deck aircraft will provide a supreme level of comfort for its passengers, and is expected to take its first commercial flight next year.

About Marotta Controls
Marotta Controls, Inc., a worldwide leader in control solutions, has over 200 patents and more than 60 years’ experience in providing customers with a wide range of fluid control systems for the most demanding applications in the marine, space, aerospace and pneumatic weapons markets. Marotta has subsidiaries in Cheltenham, UK, and Dublin, Ireland. For more information visit Marotta's website at www.marotta.com.

Back to Top

Press Release

Marotta Recognized for Quality Performance

Contact:
Tara Castorina
Marotta Controls, Inc.
973-334-7800
tcastorina@marotta.com

Montville, New Jersey (November 15, 2005) – Marotta Controls has been once again honored by the Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC) as one of the Government’s best suppliers.

The award was presented by Commander Navy Rear Admiral Charlie Lilli at an Automated Best Value System (ABVS) award ceremony, held during the Land & Maritime Supply Chain’s Business Conference and Exhibition.

“Marotta has been a supplier of superior fluid control solutions to the Department of Defense for over a half-century. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the excellence of our product and our service and we are pleased to once again be recognized as a Quality Supplier.” said Tom Marotta, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Marotta Controls. “This award is another great example of Marotta’s commitment to support the needs of our customer.”

Companies that qualify as ABVS award winners have met the stringent quality and delivery requirements established by the Defense Logistics Agency. The ABVS, a computerized system, collects a vendor’s past performance data and translates it into a numeric score, ranging from zero to a perfect 100. Marotta received a robust score in the range of 98.0 to 98.9 for their on-time delivery and quality rating.

DSCC, which is located in Columbus, Ohio, is known to more than 25,000 military and civilian customers and is teamed with more than 6,000 suppliers of weapons systems and spare parts. A field activity of DLA, which is in Ft. Belvoir, Virginia, DSCC manages more than 6 million orders annually and accounts for more than $2.8 billion in annual sales.

Back to Top

Press Release

Marotta Selected to Build Controller for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter

Contact:
Tara Castorina
Marotta Controls, Inc.
973-334-7800
tcastorina@marotta.com

Montville, NJ – November 1, 2005 – Innovative solutions group, Marotta Controls, has been selected by Eaton Aerospace to design, develop, qualify and manufacture the Ground Maintenance Motor Pump (GMMP) Controller for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Marotta’s controller will be used in each of the three variants of the Joint Strike Fighter.

The GMMP provides hydraulic power on the ground to actuate doors during maintenance mode. It also operates in emergency mode, providing backup hydraulics in the event of an engine failure. Marotta’s GMMP Controller uses motor speed and current feedback to precisely control pump speed under varying load and power conditions, monitors temperature and system health and has the ability to shut down the motor in the event of over-temperature or failure. The motor is a 270 VDC, 6.3 kW, brushless motor that uses Hall sensors to provide motor rotational feedback to the controller.

“We have been working closely with Eaton and are delighted to be formally selected for this exciting program,” said Michael Leahan, Vice President and Chief Sales Officer of Marotta. “This contract complements several other projects that Marotta has been awarded for motor controllers on the Joint Strike Fighter and other military aircraft. This award represents a major milestone in the development of our controller technology and the continued expansion of our product line for both sensored and sensorless motor controllers.”

About Marotta Controls
Marotta Controls, Inc., a worldwide leader in control solutions, has over 200 patents and more than 60 years’ experience in providing customers with a wide range of fluid control systems for the most demanding applications in the marine, space, aerospace and pneumatic weapons markets. Marotta has subsidiaries in Cheltenham, UK, and Dublin, Ireland. For more information visit Marotta's website at www.marotta.com.

Back to Top

Press Release

Newly-commissioned USS Halsey Equipped with Marotta Controls Valves

Contact:
Tara Castorina
Marotta Controls, Inc.
973-334-7800
tcastorina@marotta.com

Montville, NJ (August 17, 2005) – Marotta Controls, Inc., a world leader in fluid control solutions, announces that its valves and manifolds have been designed into various systems on the USS Halsey, (DDG-97) the newest Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer that was commissioned July 30. Marotta Controls valves and manifolds are being used throughout the ship, including some of the Halsey’s weapons systems.

“Our commitment to providing the most advanced, highly reliable fluid control solutions is evident by our inclusion on the Halsey,” said Michael J. Leahan, Vice President and Chief Sales Officer of Marotta Controls. “We are proud to be a part of the Navy’s most powerful destroyer fleet, which utilizes some of the most advanced technologies available.”

In addition to the weapon systems, Marotta Controls supplied high-pressure relief valves, special purpose valves, solenoid valves, and manifolds for other systems on the Halsey. A specialty designed back-pressure regulator is used in a helicopter in-flight refueling system relief valve for pneumatic service on the ship. The special purpose valves are used in the Halsey’s shipboard fuel oil service systems, as well as turbine intake de-icing. The four gas turbines, which power the ship to speeds in excess of 30 knots, also utilize Marotta solenoid valves, as do the Halsey’s air conditioning and electronics cooling systems. Manifolds are used throughout the ship, including in the VLS (Vertical Launch System).

Halsey is the 47^th ship of 62 Arleigh Burke class destroyers. In support of the National Military Strategy, this highly capable multi-mission ship can conduct a variety of operations, from peacetime presence and crisis management to sea control and power projection. Halsey is capable of fighting air, surface, and subsurface battles simultaneously. The ship contains a number of offensive and defensive weapons designed to support maritime defense needs well into the 21^st century.

About Marotta Controls
Marotta Controls, Inc., a worldwide leader in motion and control solutions, has over 200 patents and more than 60 years’ experience in providing customers with a wide range of fluid control systems for the most demanding applications in the marine, space, aerospace and pneumatic weapons markets. Marotta has subsidiaries in Cheltenham, UK, and Dublin, Ireland. For more information visit Marotta's website at www.marotta.com.

Back to Top

Press Release

Marotta unveils new M-PACT™ at the Paris Air Show

Contact:
Tara Castorina
Marotta Controls, Inc.
973-334-7800
tcastorina@marotta.com

PARIS, FRANCE (June 13, 2005) – Marotta Controls, a world leader in fluid control solutions, announced the launch of its long awaited M-PACT™ Pure Air Compression Technologies, the new generation of high-pressure pure air generating systems. The M-PACT™ series includes the M-PACT™ 3000, designed for on-board cryogenic cooling for IR missile seekers, and the M-PACT™ 6000, for pneumatic weapons ejection.

“The M-PACT™ represents a major advancement for this technology and for Marotta,” said Michael J. Leahan, Chief Sales Officer of Marotta Controls. “We have invested heavily in research and development to meet the constantly-evolving market requirements, and the M-PACT™ reflects our commitment to providing our customers with complete, on-board control solutions.”

The benefits of an on-board continuous supply of high-pressure air have been clearly demonstrated. Whether in the cooling of IR Seekers or in the pneumatic release of store, M-PACT™ eliminates the logistics and safety issues associated with gas bottles and pyrotechnic devices and instead provides a clean, reusable and reliable energy source.

Tom Marotta, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Marotta, described the M-PACT™ as “a natural addition to Marotta’s product line, combining our sixty years of fluid control expertise with electronic controllers and compressors, to provide a complete and total system for high-pressure pure air generation.”

About Marotta Controls
Marotta Controls, Inc., a worldwide leader in fluid control solutions, has over 200 patents and more than 60 years’ experience in providing customers with a wide range of fluid control systems for the most demanding applications in the marine, space, aerospace and pneumatic weapons markets. Marotta has subsidiaries in Cheltenham, UK, and Dublin, Ireland. For more information visit Marotta's website at www.marotta.com.

Back to Top

Press Release

Marotta expands Electronic Controller product range

Contact:
Tara Castorina
Marotta Controls, Inc.
973-334-7800
tcastorina@marotta.com

Montville, NJ (April 12, 2005) – Marotta Controls, Inc. has been awarded a contract (customer name withheld) to supply electronic controllers for a multi-service, multi-mission military aircraft program. The controllers will be used in the thermal management system of the aircraft and will interface directly with the major on board sub systems.

Marotta has been developing a range of DSP controllers for use in Fan and Pump motor applications, including sensor and Sensorless versions, with power ranging from 1kW to 6kW and 270Vdc versions for both Military and Commercial aerospace applications.

“We have been working closely with our customer for almost two years and are delighted be formally selected for this exciting program,” said Michael Leahan, Vice President and Chief Sales Officer of Marotta. “Marotta has been providing electronic controllers for many years as a complement to our fluid control solutions. The development of controllers for aerospace applications is a natural progression for us and this award represents a major milestone in the development of our technology and the continued expansion of our core product line.”

About Marotta Controls
Marotta Controls, Inc., a worldwide leader in fluid control solutions, has over 200 patents and more than 60 years’ experience in providing customers with a wide range of fluid control systems for the most demanding applications in the marine, space, aerospace and pneumatic weapons markets. Marotta has subsidiaries in Cheltenham, UK, and Dublin, Ireland. For more information visit Marotta's website at www.marotta.com.

Back to Top

Press Release

NASA Awards Solar Dynamics Observatory Contract to Marotta

Contact:
Tara Castorina
Marotta Controls, Inc.
973-334-7800
tcastorina@marotta.com

Montville, NJ (March 1, 2005) – NASA has awarded Marotta Controls, Inc. a contract to supply key components for the Goddard Space Flight Center’s Solar Dynamics Observatory. Marotta will provide Fill and Drain Valves, manufactured at its United Kingdom facility, Marotta UK, Ltd., to be used in the propellant filling operation during launch preparation.

The Marotta Fill and Drain Valve was developed to seal propellant media and is currently in use on a number of major international satellite programs.

The Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO), the first mission in the Living With a Star Program, will study the sun and provide nearly continuous coverage of solar activity over relevant timescales. This will aid in better understanding of solar variability and its effects on space and Earth environments. The SDO is scheduled for launch in 2008 with a mission life of 5 years.

“We are very pleased to be selected for this exciting program” said Michael Leahan, Vice President and Chief Sales Officer of Marotta. “This award represents further expansion of our core propulsion product line. We look forward to continuing our excellent relationship with NASA and the Goddard Space Flight Center”.

Marotta is the current recipient, and the only two-time winner in its category, of the George M. Low Award for Quality, NASA’s highest honor, having been nominated by Goddard Space Flight Center.

About Marotta Controls
Marotta Controls, Inc., a worldwide leader in fluid control solutions, has over 200 patents and more than 60 years’ experience in providing customers with a wide range of fluid control systems for the most demanding applications in the marine, space, aerospace and pneumatic weapons markets. Marotta has subsidiaries in Cheltenham, UK, and Dublin, Ireland. For more information visit Marotta's website at www.marotta.com.

Back to Top

Press Release

Marotta Ireland Signs €5.5 Million ($7.2 Million) Production Contract with Snecma on Ariane 5 Launcher

Contact:
Bryan Reid
Marotta Controls, Inc.
973-334-7800
breid@marotta.com

Dublin, Ireland (January 19, 2005) – Marotta Ireland, Ltd., a leading Aerospace Engineering provider based in Dublin, today signed a major contract with Snecma Moteurs of Vernon, France, for the supply of sub-assemblies and components on the main Vulcain engine of the Ariane 5 launcher, Europe’s heavy-lift launch vehicle.

The contract is for the Pa phase of the Ariane 5 production and is valued at approximately 5.5 million Euro. It covers a variable combination of engine sets for the Vulcain Engine and the higher-thrust Vulcain 2 engine. Significantly, this is the first Pa contract to be signed between Snecma and its key suppliers on the Vulcain engine, and marks almost 20 years of partnership between the two companies.

“Marotta Ireland has been a key member of the Ariane family for almost 20 years and has earned a reputation for excellence throughout the international space community,” said Guy Corteel, Vice President and General Manager of Snecma Moteurs, Vernon, France. “I look forward to continuing our relationship as we move into the next phase of European space flight.”

The components, collectively known as the Engine Supports, are the mission-critical structural elements which connect the major sub-assemblies of the engine, such as the turbo pumps, gas generator and main valves with the combustion chamber. Manufactured from high-strength, temperature-resistant super alloys such as Inconel 718, the Engine Supports were designed, developed, tested and qualified by Marotta Ireland during the ESA-funded Ariane 5 development programmes, which aim to maintain Europe’s position as the market leader in satellite launch services.

"This contract represents another significant milestone in Marotta Ireland’s long and proud association with Snecma and the Ariane 5 program,” said Alan Sweeney, Managing Director of Marotta Ireland. “The continued success of this launch vehicle ensures Marotta Ireland remains a key supplier to the European space industry."
 

Back to Top

Press Release

Marotta Unveils New Manufacturing Center for Key Components of US Air Force's Small Diameter Bomb Program

Contact:
Tara Castorina
Marotta Controls, Inc.
973-334-7800
tcastorina@marotta.com

Montville, NJ (November 19, 2004) – Marotta Controls, New Jersey Congressman Rodney P. Frelinghuysen and Sargent Fletcher held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of the new Small Diameter Bomb Autonomous Cell and the Twin Machining Centers that will be used for manufacturing and testing key components of the US Air Force's Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) System. 

The SDB is the next generation of low-cost precision-strike weapons for internal and external carriage and employment from US airborne fighters, bombers and unmanned combat vehicles.  Marotta's new state-of-the-art facility and machines will enable the company to produce the firing valve and accumulator for the weapon's pneumatic stores ejectors, which will allow the weapon to detach from an aircraft via compressed air rather than explosive charge. 

"This new autonomous cell is a sterling example of our employees and our customers working together," said Tom Marotta, chairman and chief executive officer of Marotta Controls.  "It is the result of many years of hard work, persistence and cooperation.  "Today we share feelings of pride and enthusiasm as we dedicate this facility and commence our contribution of this important element to the US Air Force's Global Strike Task Force." 

"This is an important milestone for Marotta Controls and their military mission," said Rodney Frelinghuysen, Congressman, New Jersey.  "I want to thank the employees of Marotta for their many contributions to our national defense."

Marotta unveils the new
Small Diameter Bomb Autonomous Cell
and Twin Machining Centers

Back to Top

Press Release

Marotta Introduces New Composite Valves for Naval Vessels

Contact:
Tara Castorina
Marotta Controls, Inc.
973-334-7800
tcastorina@marotta.com

Montville, NJ (October 26, 2004) – Marotta Controls introduces a new range of lightweight Composite In-Line Valves for use on naval vessels. Manufactured from a proprietary composite material, these new valves eliminate the degenerating effects of the harsh seawater environment and weigh just one-third of their metal counterparts. The Composite valves can operate in a wide variety of naval systems, from a ship’s firefighting and damage control to chilled water and vessel fuel supply lines.

The Composite valves can withstand shock, vibration and heavy use as well as their metallic counterparts. Significantly, the composite material has superior corrosion resistant characteristics and is fire retardant. This new material virtually extends the service life of the valve for nearly as long as the ship itself.

“Composite valves are part of Marotta’s proactive initiative to position our designs to be stronger, lighter and less expensive to manufacture,” said Michael J. Leahan, Vice President and Chief Sales Officer at Marotta. “This new composite construction, combined with our proven core fluids control expertise and smart (computer monitored and controlled) technology, form a powerful tool to mold the next decade of the world’s ever-evolving naval fleet.”

 

Marotta's new Composite In-Line Valves
provide superior corrosion resistance
at just one-third the weight.

Back to Top

Press Release

Marotta Honored as One of US Government’s Best Defense Suppliers

Contact:
Tara Castorina
Marotta Controls, Inc.
973-334-7800
tcastorina@marotta.com

Montville, New Jersey (September 30, 2004) – Marotta Controls has been honored by the Defense Supply Center Richmond as one of the government’s best suppliers at the Automated Best Value System awards ceremony, held during the center’s annual business conference in June. Marotta was honored for its excellence in supplying fluid control systems, components and actuators to the Department of Defense and other government agencies.

“It’s always a great compliment to be honored by a valued customer,” said Mark Laurenzi, President and Chief Operating Officer of Marotta. “Our dedication to the Department of Defense, and other government agencies, has earned us a reputation for quality and excellence in all facets of service. This award is a symbol of that dedication.”

Firms that qualify as Automated Best Value System medalists have met stringent quality and delivery requirements established by the Defense Logistics Agency. The Automated Best Value System is a computerized system that collects a vendor’s past performance data and translates it into a numeric score, ranging from zero to a perfect 100. During the 12-month rating period, Marotta shipped over 70 contract lines, achieving a robust score of 97.4% for their on-time delivery and quality rating.

The supply center, located in Richmond, Virginia, purchased nearly 850,000 items used by the military and other government agencies. These items include a mix of military-unique and commercially available items supporting over 1,300 major weapon systems. The value of the products and services it provides to its customers is expected to reach the $3 billion mark this fiscal year.

 

Mary L. Saunders, Major General, USAF, Vice Director, Defense Logistics Agency (far left) and Michael J. Lyden, Rear Admiral, SC, USN, Commander, Defense Supply Center Richmond (far right) present the Automated Best Value System Bronze Medal to Charlie Harriott, Sales, Spares and Repairs Manager (left center) and Marilyn Petite, Customer Services and Aftermarket Sales Manager of Marotta Controls.  

Back to Top

Press Release

Marotta Names John K. Welch to Board of Directors

Contact:
Tara Castorina
Marotta Controls, Inc.
973-334-7800
tcastorina@marotta.com

Montville, New Jersey (September 9, 2004) – Marotta Controls, a world leader in the design and development of fluid controls, has named John K. Welch to the company’s board. Mr. Welch brings over 30 years of experience in the defense industry, and will be an invaluable asset in helping Marotta continue to evolve as a world leader in demanding fluid control systems.

“John’s experience and leadership – from a technical, organizational and cultural perspective – is a tremendous asset to Marotta,” said Tom Marotta, chairman and chief executive officer of Marotta Controls. “John understands our business and our commitment to excellence and value. We are pleased to welcome him to our board.”

“I look forward to joining Marotta’s board of directors,” said Mr. Welch. “Marotta has an international reputation for uncompromising quality, as evidenced by its numerous accolades, which recently includes winning NASA’s George M. Low Award for Quality and Excellence. I believe my experience will serve as a strong complement to Marotta’s commitment, and will help the company achieve its forthcoming goals in both the US and international markets.”

Mr. Welch served a distinguished career at General Dynamics as executive vice president for the Marine Systems Group, which included direct responsibility for Bath Iron Works, Electric Boat and National Steel and Shipbuilding. Prior to serving as executive vice president, Mr. Welch was president of Electric Boat from 1995-2000, where he oversaw all submarine design, construction and maintenance. He is currently an independent consultant, specializing in strategic planning, re-engineering of business processes, program management, and cultural change initiatives for industry and government.

A former submarine officer, Mr. Welch held leadership positions with Advanced Technology, Inc. and General Physics Corporation before joining General Dynamics.

Mr. Welch holds a master’s degree in aeronautical engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School and a master’s degree in business administration from Loyola College. He earned his B.S. in aerospace engineering at the United States Naval Academy. A licensed professional engineer, Mr. Welch also serves as a director for the Battelle Memorial Institute, the Naval Submarine League and the Naval Academy Foundation, and as trustee for Bryant University and Webb Institute.
 

Back to Top

Press Release

Marotta On Board HiFAST System Flight Test

Contact:
Bryan Reid
Marotta Controls, Inc.
973-334-7800
breid@marotta.com

Montville, NJ (August 4, 2004) – Marotta Controls, Inc., a world leader in the design and development of fluid controls, is a member of the team that successfully tested the HiFAST system on board an F-111 aircraft in Australia in May 2004. Developed by Craft Tech, HiFAST is a spoiler that addresses the critical issue of acoustic noise in aircraft weapons bays during supersonic ejection. Marotta has designed, developed and produced valves that serve to control the supply of high-pressure air to the spoiler, helping to create a perpendicular airflow that reduces acoustic levels in the bay and enhances proper weapons separation.

“Because of Marotta’s reputation for quality, and their experience in the pneumatic weapons ejection system space, they were the obvious choice to supply the crucial pressure control valves,” said Roger Birkbeck, senior design engineer at Craft Tech. “The pressurization of the acoustic spoiler is critical to the success of the system, and we are happy to report that the valves have performed beautifully.”

Opening weapons bay doors during supersonic flight creates a shear boundary layer – an area where airflow transitions sharply from the high-speed airflow outside the bay to the slower-speed air flow within. This results in vortices – pockets of circular rotating air – that hit the weapons bay walls, generating an acoustic wave. Flowing back up the air stream, this wave causes acoustic resonance that produces strong vibrations which may damage the aircraft and its systems. HiFAST, which contains nozzles that inject the air stream with pulses of high-pressure air that counters instability, has been designed to extend into the air stream from a retracted position to reduce acoustic levels and stabilize the bay.

“Marotta is focused on promoting pneumatic control for weapons ejection systems for several years and the HiFAST system represents yet another success story,” said Michael J. Leahan, vice president and chief sales officer at Marotta. “We have been looking to broaden our product offerings to all areas of weapons ejection systems and the HiFAST project has helped us to successfully enter the area of fluidic spoilers.”
 

Back to Top

Press Release

Marotta to Supply Critical Flow Control Components for European GOCE Satellite

Contact:
Bryan Reid
Marotta Controls, Inc.
973-334-7800
breid@marotta.com

Montville, New Jersey (July 21, 2004) – Marotta Controls, Inc. is supplying key components for the European Space Agency’s Gravity Field and Steady State Ocean Circulation Earth Explorer (GOCE) satellite. Under contract to Astrium, Friedrichshafen, Germany, Marotta is providing its patented Multi Function Valve (MFV) and the SPV187 Isolation Valve to be used in the Ion Thruster Propellant Feed System.

“The Multi Function Valve was selected for its unique characteristics and minimal noise impact performance,” said Albrecht Woelker, GOCE platform project manager at Astrium. “We conducted extensive trade studies to determine the ideal technology for this demanding application and the Marotta MFV was the clear choice.”

The Multi Function Valve uses Magnetostrictive material for actuation, which gives the valve its highly accurate controllability and excellent shutoff capabilities. This valve is capable of controlling either pressure or mass flow rate. The GOCE mission will provide Marotta with flight qualification of this revolutionary component and will enable system designers to greatly improve system reliability and performance when compared with traditional mechanical and electronic regulation.

The SPV187 is a 2-way/2-position isolation valve, originally developed and qualified for the Snecma PPS1350 Hall Effect Thruster, currently flying on the ESA Smart-1 mission.

“We are particularly pleased to be selected for this program,” said Michael Leahan, vice president and chief sales officer of Marotta. “We have been working closely with the GOCE team members for a number of years, providing the necessary support to allow them to select Marotta for this exciting program.”

The GOCE satellite is the first of ESA’s Earth Explorer Core Missions and will provide unique models of the Earth’s gravity field with high resolution and very high accuracy. With the satellite flying in a Low Earth Orbit (LEO), the constant effects of atmospheric drag must be compensated for by the satellite’s Ion propulsion system. Due to the high sensitivity of the on-board instruments, conventional components cannot meet the stringent requirements for minimal noise. Because of its unique technology and construction, the Marotta MFV achieves all program requirements.

Back to Top

Press Release

Marotta Controls Changes Names of Its Two European Subsidiaries

Devtec Renamed Marotta Ireland and Polyflex Space Renamed Marotta UK

Contact:
Bryan Reid
Marotta Controls, Inc.
973-334-7800
breid@marotta.com

Montville, New Jersey (June 21, 2004) – Marotta Controls, Inc., a global innovator of advanced fluid control solutions for the marine, defense and aerospace markets, has changed the names of its two European subsidiaries. Effective immediately, Devtec, the company’s Irish branch, has been renamed Marotta Ireland and its United Kingdom subsidiary, Polyflex Space, is now Marotta UK The management of each company remains unchanged.

Marotta Ireland and Marotta UK have been combined under the Marotta group’s umbrella to become the company’s European center of operations. The combined entities ensure that Marotta is able to provide an extended range of high-end, space-qualified, fluid-control products and structural engineering solutions in a timely manner to the European and World Aerospace markets.

“The new names are indicative of both companies’ complete integration into the Marotta family,” said Tom Marotta, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Marotta. “We’re all part of the same company and we’re all working toward the same goal – to provide the highest quality products and solutions to our aerospace clients and partners worldwide. Additionally, the Marotta name has strong recognition and a fine reputation and subsidiary companies should reap those benefits.”

Marotta UK is located in Cheltenham, UK and Marotta Ireland is located in Dublin, Ireland.

Back to Top

Press Release

NASA Awards George M. Low Quality Award to Marotta

With this win, Marotta becomes the first multiple winner in its category

Contact:
Bryan Reid
Marotta Controls, Inc.
973-334-7800
breid@marotta.com

Montville, New Jersey, (May 4, 2004) – Marotta Controls, Inc. has been awarded NASA’s George M. Low Award for supplier excellence and quality, making Marotta the first and only repeat winner in the small business category.

The George M. Low (GML) Award is NASA’s premier quality and performance award for their prime contractors and subcontractors. The presentation of the award signifies NASA’s recognition that the recipient has demonstrated excellence and outstanding technical and managerial achievements in quality and performance.

The announcement was made by NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe during the 18th annual NASA Continual Improvement and Reinvention Conference in Alexandria, VA.

“We are very proud to receive this coveted award,” said Tom Marotta, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Marotta. “The dedication of our staff to many NASA programs throughout our history has earned us a reputation for excellence, and our second George M. Low Award is proof of that.”

Marotta was nominated for the George M. Low Award by Goddard Spaceflight Center for its outstanding performance on the Space Technology 5 (ST5) project, part of the NASA New Millennium program. Marotta designed, developed and qualified station-keeping cold gas microthrusters for the ST5 Project. The Program’s goal is to flight-test miniaturized satellites and innovative technologies in Earth’s magnetosphere. Marotta’s microthrusters, which were delivered ahead of schedule and on budget, provide performance efficiency 25% higher than the specified requirements, and led to the company being awarded the Goddard Supplier Excellence Award in July 2003.

“Marotta has a long and proud tradition of supporting NASA, and the George M. Low Award is a further indication of the quality of both our product and our people,” said Michael Leahan, Vice President and Chief Sales Officer at Marotta. “We intend to continue this commitment, and we look forward to maintaining our close relationship with the space community.”

 

Back to Top

Press Release

Orbital Sciences Corporation Selects Marotta Controls as Recipient of Gold Award for Excellence

Marotta Recognized for Outstanding Contributions in Product
Reliability, On-time Delivery and Customer Support

Contacts:
Bryan Reid
Marotta Controls, Inc.
973.334.7800
breid@marotta.com

Montville, New Jersey, (April 15, 2004) – Marotta Controls, the premier supplier of fluid control systems to the space, military and aerospace markets, has been selected by Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB) for the Supplier Achievement Gold Award for Excellence. Marotta was selected for its outstanding contributions in the areas of product reliability, on-time delivery and customer support. Marotta supplies pressure regulators for a variety of Orbital’s launch vehicle products; Orbital is an industry leader in small space and rocket systems.

“Marotta has been a long-term supplier for several key Orbital programs, including Pegasus® and Taurus® space launch vehicles, and the current DART program for NASA,” said Michael Leahan, Vice President and Chief Sales Officer at Marotta. “We are proud to receive this distinguished award because it directly reflects our commitment to our customers and the quality of our products.”

The award given to Marotta is part of Orbital’s Supplier Development Initiative, which recognizes key suppliers who have made outstanding contributions to the success of Orbital’s products in the past year. The selection process is based on a combination of qualitative and quantitative analyses of both vertically and horizontally aligned, fully integrated product teams.

 

Back to Top

Press Release

Marotta signs up Moody Marine Services as Authorized Repair Center

Contacts:
Bryan Reid
Director Strategic Marketing
Marotta Controls, Inc.
973.334.7800
breid@marotta.com

Montville, New Jersey, (February 2004) – Marotta Controls, Inc., is pleased to announce that Moody Marine Services, Inc. of Atlantic Beach Florida, is now an authorized repair facility covering all East Coast repair activity.

“We are looking forward to providing Marotta’s customers with the world-class level of service they have come to expect” said Kevin Thibault, General Manager, Moody Marine. “Our long-standing relationship with Marotta and our in-depth knowledge of the market provide an excellent basis for success”.

Moody Marine together with J.A. Moody Company has been a leading provider of repair, overhaul services, and equipment sales to the US Naval and Marine Industries for more than 35 years.

“We have been very pleased with the professionalism and commitment of Moody Marine and are happy to have them on board” said Michael Leahan, Vice President and Chief Sales Officer.

Back to Top

Press Release

Marotta Controls Develops and Qualifies Landing Gear Valve For A380 Airbus in Just Six Months

Contacts:
Bryan Reid
Director Strategic Marketing
Marotta Controls, Inc.
973.334.7800
breid@marotta.com

Montville, New Jersey, (February 28th, 2004) – Marotta Controls, Inc. has designed, developed and qualified their Model MV604C 3-way/2-position solenoid valve for use in the main landing gear of the new A380 Airbus in brief span of just six months. These valves were contracted by Mecaer, who is part of the team developing the landing gear for the super jumbo airliner. The Model MV604C will actuate a unique steering system on the main gear, greatly enhancing the A380’s maneuverability on the ground.

Designed in close collaboration with major airlines, airports and airworthiness authorities, the A380 is the most advanced, spacious and efficient airliner ever conceived. Launched in December 2000, the A380 will enter airline passenger service in 2006. While meeting the most stringent international certification requirements, the A380 embodies the very latest technologies for materials, systems and industrial processes. Offering about a third more seating and far more available floor space than its closest competitor, the A380 will deliver an unparalleled level of comfort, with wider seats and aisles, open spaces for passengers to stretch their legs and access to lower-deck amenities. The A380's modern technology and economies of scale provide 15 percent lower seat-mile costs than today's most efficient aircraft. Consequently, the A380 will offer passengers luxury travel at much more affordable prices.

Thanks to new generation engines and advanced wing and undercarriage design and technology, the A380 will not only comply with current noise limits but will be quieter than today's largest airliner. The A380 will generate half the noise level at take-off and carry 35 per cent more passengers than its competitor over distances such as London-Singapore.

“We are very proud of our performance on this program, given the extremely aggressive schedule” said Michael Leahan, Vice President and Chief Sales Officer of Marotta. “This is a great example of both our ability to develop and implement solutions, and our flexibility to deliver these solutions under tight deadlines.”

Back to Top

Press Release

Marotta Controls Signs Teaming Agreement with Hamilton Sundstrand Space Systems International (HSSSI)

Marotta Selected To Supply Solenoid Valves for HSSSI’s Space Program

Contacts:
Bryan Reid
Marotta Controls, Inc.
973.334.7800
breid@marotta.com

Montville, New Jersey (December 2nd, 2003) – Marotta Controls, a leading provider of fluid control systems, components and actuators, has been selected as a supplier of solenoid valve technology to Hamilton Sundstrand Space Systems International’s (HSSSI) space business. HSSSI has selected Marotta—a recent recipient of NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Contractor Excellence Award—as a team member because of the high performance rating of Marotta’s solenoid valves and its long-standing relationship with the company.

“HSSSI is recognized throughout the space community as a technological leader. To be working with them is quite an honor and, I believe, a strong indication of Marotta’s commitment to quality and innovation,” said Michael Leahan, Vice President and Chief Sales Officer at Marotta. “We’ve had the privilege of working with HSSSI on many projects, including the International Space Station and the Japanese Experiment Module. Our success on those projects paved the way for this teaming agreement.”

Solenoid valves for various HSSSI Space Programs are being designed, manufactured and tested at Marotta’s Montville, NJ facility. Marotta also supplies fluid controls for other Hamilton Sundstrand Programs, including undersea systems, from this location.

About Marotta Controls

Marotta is a leader in the field of fluid controls. Based in Montville, N J, with facilities in Cheltenham, United Kingdom, and Dublin, Ireland, the company provides leading-edge valves, valve systems, and related actuators and electronic controls to meet the demanding needs of customers in marine, aerospace, space, oil and gas, and other specialized markets.

About Hamilton Sundstrand

Hamilton Sundstrand, a leading supplier of advanced aerospace and industrial products, is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation (NYSE: UTX). The company has been involved with the US Space Program since its inception and is NASA’s prime contractor for the Spacesuit.

Back to Top

Press Release

Marotta Controls, Inc. Selected For US Air Force Small Diameter Bomb Program

Contacts:
Bryan Reid
Director Strategic Marketing
Marotta Controls, Inc.
973.334.7800
breid@marotta.com

Montville, New Jersey, (September 7th 2003) - The U.S. Air Force recently selected The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) for the continued development of the Small Diameter Bomb